In late March, Vince Anderson and Steve House climbed a new route on the north face of Mt. Alberta in the Canadian Rockiesthe first time this legendary face has been ascended in "near-winter" conditions. House has generously provided this slide show to give a taste of the adventure. All photos and captions courtesy of Steve House.Read more about the ascent HERE
A rare band of quartz accentuates the warm colors of dawn rising over the very cold North Twin with the Columbia Icecap hidden in its usual cloud cap beyond.